OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The MoH is the main organization to ensure provision of quality and comprehensive health care services to the people of Myanmar, which includes health promotion and the communication of health-related information. WHO Myanmar Country Office implements the country cooperation strategy for Myanmar with the government, which is aligned with the national priorities, regional flagships and the Global Plan of Work of WHO. Strengthened leadership, governance and advocacy for health is a key outcome under GPW 13. This will be enhanced through strategic communications. The communication officer takes the lead in implementing the WCO Communications strategy and development of key outputs to support the achievement of WCO objectives
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Underthe general supervision of the WHO Representative and direct supervision of Team Leader (WHO Health Emergencies), the incumbent performs following functions:
Communication and Advocacy Plan
- Finalize and lead the implementation of the comprehensive communication and advocacy plan for WHO Myanmar Country Office (WCO) , fully integrating a digital strategy.
- Include defining target audience with differentiated strategies
Content Creation (web and print)
- Proactively create editorial content (stories, photos, infographics, film, etc.) in cooperation with WCO technical officers; adapt for media pitching, web and social media, posting to respective channels; and support print production (design, editing, publishing)
- Create/design templates for ‘standard’ communication products
Social media coordination
- Coordinate the over-all implementation of the communication plan, including social mediaengagement strategy to ensure coherence of content across platforms
Website update and content management
- Manage WCO website on a weekly basis and work to continuously improve structure of the website; ensure key deadlines aremet for the dissemination of time-sensitive content.Ensure quality and adherence of public information materials to WHO style guide/standards; and to act as clearing house of website contentCoordinate communication work of WCO Myanmar with Regional Office, headquarters (HQ), other country offices; represent WHO in the UN Communications Group, relevant taskforce workgroups and clusters.
Health Promotion and Advocacy
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Health and their related units to develop communication campaigns and serve as the WHO focal point for health promotionSupport in strengthening WCO capacity in communications and advocacy, as necessaryPerform other relevant duties assigned by supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, social sciences,marketing, or a related field from a recognized university
Desirable: Post-Graduate Degree Journalism, Public Health, Social Sciences, Mass Communicationor related field;Training in web management tools.
Experience
Essential: At least 2years relevant experience in the field of communication, social marketing and/or health promotion and demonstrated success in a communication roleExperience in developing and implementing a communication strategy/campaignExperience in reporting on qualitative and quantitative analytics
Desirable: Knowledge of global health and nationalhealth development issuesKnowledge of video editing software Adobe Premiere / FinalCut Pro, other design software or similar are assets
Skills
Demonstrable experience in documenting health related programmes/projects Excellent written and oral communication skills Analytical and leadership skills at professional levelAble to do website management and maintenanceGood networking and public relations capacityCreativity and innovation in communication Desirable:Knowledge of WHO programme is an asset
WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Producing results
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Myanmar.
Desirable:
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 22,591 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.